Self Harm

Seeing a big increase in clients presenting with self harm thoughts and actions.  I am located in NSW, some parts having been locked down for nearly a hundred days and is expected to continue till 18 OCT.  Little wonder mental wellbeing is under stress. Have had training and experience but would appreciate any advice, information, experiences of utilising Ericksonian approaches for such clients.    thanks Doug

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Rob McNeilly
Staff
 

Doug,

As with any problem, and including self harm thoughts and actions, the pivotal aspect is to find out from each individual, just what is it about their problem that is particularly problematic to them, what's missing for them, then inviting them to find that resource and connect it to the problem situation, all with a mood of expectancy, in a therapeutic relationship that is genuine and empathic.

Miracles are present, just waiting patiently to appear.

Rob

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